Snow Pea – Oregon Sugar Pod II

Description

50 Seeds per pack

(Pisum sativum) 60-68 days.       A very productive early variety with short, compact vines that grow to about 28-30″. The Oregon Sugar Pod II Snow Pea produces high yields of smooth, light-green, stringless, broad 4 in. pods, sweet and flavorful. Delicious steamed or fresh. Freezes well, with no loss of color or flavor. Easy to grow, and does not require trellising. Developed by Dr. James Baggett of Oregon State University. Disease Resistance: Fusarium Wilt, Powdery Mildew, and Pea Enation Mosaic Virus, and adding Mildew resistance to the original Oregon Sugar Pod allowing good Fall harvests.

Planting Instructions for Oregon Sugar Pod II Pea Seeds

Oregon Sugar Pod II Peas are a cool weather crop, that like well drained soil and plenty of organic matter to assist with moisture retention. Direct sow Oregon Sugar Pod II Peas as soon as soil can be worked in the spring. Plant Pea seeds in full sun, 1-1½” deep, 1 – 2″ apart, in rows 18-24″ apart. Pea seeds should germinate in 6-14 days at 45-75°F. No need to thin plants. Provide a trellis or other support for climbing varieties. Heirloom / Open Pollinated Bush Pea varieties usually do fine with a short trellis or planting in a block so Pea plants support each other. Harvest Oregon Sugar Pod II Shelling Peas when pods are full and plump and peas are tender; Heirloom / Open Pollinated Snap Peas when the pods start filling out but are not yet fully mature; and Heirloom / Open Pollinated Snow Peas when pods are approx. 3″ long and still flat, before seeds start to fill out.

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